Let's get out and enjoy local students in Nutcracker Ballet

At this time last year, I saw a news article regarding how the Rockettes of Radio City Music Hall were getting ready for an "annual must see." Here in the Poconos, we also have an "annual must see" production. It is the Nutcracker Ballet and it is a wonderful, uplifting tradition to open up the holiday season.

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Posted Nov. 22, 2012 at 12:01 AM

Posted Nov. 22, 2012 at 12:01 AM

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At this time last year, I saw a news article regarding how the Rockettes of Radio City Music Hall were getting ready for an "annual must see." Here in the Poconos, we also have an "annual must see" production. It is the Nutcracker Ballet and it is a wonderful, uplifting tradition to open up the holiday season.

The Notara Dance Theatre, a nonprofit organization, is presenting this timeless ballet for the 29th year. The majority of cast members are talented students from the dance school, ranging from 6 years of age up to adults. A number of community members join the cast every year and there are six professional dancers from New York City who come to work with and dance with the students.

The set is colorful with the growing Christmas tree. The costumes are colorful and the students are excellent dancers.

One of the most amazing observations I have enjoyed has been the opportunity to watch the teenage young ladies grow and mature into the beautiful ballerinas they have become. My daughter has been in the Nutcracker from the time she was 6 years old. Now, at 16, she and the other young ladies are mature and graceful.

The fine arts is an area that suffers greatly during difficult economic times. However, these local dance students have been working in their classes all year long. In addition to their regular dance classes, Saturday and Sunday rehearsals for the Nutcracker began at the end of September. Just as many of us go out to the Friday-night games to support our local football teams and marching bands, it would be nice if the community could come out to witness this beautiful "annual must-see" Nutcracker Ballet performed by our local young people.